Nirvana Heiress: Reborn and Returning to Stir Up a Storm

Chapter 445 Lin Zhengguo's Betrayal

Lin Chuyue sat on the sofa in her apartment, gripping her phone tightly in both hands, silently planning her next steps. Although the situation outside was becoming increasingly complex, and Shen Fang's former subordinates and Lin Zhengguo's attitude were making her situation more and more difficult, she knew that only by dealing with it calmly could she turn the tide.

She was no longer the Lin Chuyue who would sit and wait to be manipulated. Now that her father had taken sides, she had to decide her future path—whether to continue following Gu Yanchuan or start her own business and carve out a place for herself.

"Gu Yanchuan..." she whispered his name, a resolute glint in her eyes. She understood that no matter how this game ended, she could not stop.

Picking up the documents on the table, she quickly scanned them. The documents clearly outlined the complex relationships between the various shareholders and the specific action plans of Shen Fang's former subordinates. Her brow furrowed; she already had a preliminary plan in mind.

"We can't wait any longer; we must take the initiative," Lin Chuyue decided to herself.

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Gu Yanchuan's predicament

Meanwhile, Gu Yanchuan stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, gazing at the city nightscape. His face was pale, and a barely perceptible weariness shone in his eyes. Since the crisis erupted, he had barely slept a wink. Internal conflicts within the company's board of directors, external enemies, and Lin Zhengguo's actions had all placed immense pressure on him.

He knew he was now in the eye of the storm. If he couldn't find a breakthrough soon, the Gu Group could collapse completely in this storm. And Lin Chuyue's attitude had recently become increasingly cold, making him suspicious.

"What is she thinking?" Gu Yanchuan murmured.

Suddenly, a knock on the door broke his reverie.

"Mr. Gu, it's Ms. Lin on the phone." The assistant pushed open the door and reported in a low voice.

Gu Yanchuan took a deep breath, turned around and walked to the table, and took the phone.

"President Gu, it's me." Lin Chuyue's voice was as cold as water on the other end of the phone. "I have a plan about Shen Fang's former subordinates and Lin Zhengguo."

Gu Yanchuan was slightly taken aback, then listened attentively. Lin Chuyue's voice did not show the slightest panic, but rather carried a calm decisiveness.

“We can no longer passively wait for others to take action,” Lin Chuyue continued. “You might as well start from the outside and strike at those shareholders who are trying to take sides. I have some key evidence against them that I can use to put pressure on them.”

Gu Yanchuan gripped his phone tightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. Lin Chuyue's words carried weight, but he also knew that whether he could completely rely on her still needed time to prove.

"Okay, I understand," Gu Yanchuan replied in a deep voice.

After hanging up the phone, his expression grew even more serious. Although Lin Chuyue displayed unprecedented calmness and wisdom, her attitude still left Gu Yanchuan somewhat puzzled. Did she genuinely want to help him, or did she have ulterior motives?

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Father's Betrayal

Back to Lin Zhengguo's side, his decision was made and growing stronger. Despite Lin Chuyue's repeated attempts to remind him, he remained convinced that Gu Yanchuan's future was uncertain and that his own choice was the wisest one.

At this moment, Lin Zhengguo was sitting in the same private room as Director Zhang of the Zhang Group, discussing future cooperation matters.

"President Lin, if you are willing to join our camp, the opportunities in the future will be limitless." Director Zhang's words were loaded with meaning, his eyes deep and calculating. He knew that although Lin Zhengguo's position in the Gu Group was not as high as Gu Yanchuan's, gaining him as an ally would definitely change the situation considerably.

Lin Zhengguo was silent for a moment, then picked up his wine glass and said calmly, "I have no other plans. I no longer want to be involved in Gu Yanchuan's affairs."

"That's good." Director Zhang smiled. "I've also heard that Miss Lin's position in the Gu Group has become increasingly important recently. Why don't we start with her and break her trust?"

“She…” Lin Zhengguo frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, “No need. Chuyue has been smart since she was little, and I don’t want her to get involved in this.” His words revealed a trace of guilt; his remorse towards Lin Chuyue had never truly disappeared.

“Mr. Lin, if you stand on our side, Ms. Lin will naturally be unaffected,” Director Zhang said with a smile. “We only need a loyal ally.” His eyes gradually turned cold.

Lin Zhengguo lowered his head, took a sip of his drink, and felt a surge of complex emotions. He knew he was trapped in an irreversible vortex. Betraying Gu Yanchuan seemed to be the only way out he could find.

However, he still didn't want to push his daughter into an even deeper, more unfathomable darkness. Even for his own sake, he didn't want to become entangled in it any further.

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Lin Chuyue's plan

While Gu Yanchuan and Lin Zhengguo were engaged in their own power struggles, Lin Chuyue was not idle either. Through her network of connections, she secretly contacted several board members and delivered damaging information about Shen Fang's former subordinates to them.

Although these board members appeared loyal, none of them could guarantee they would remain steadfast in the face of self-interest. Lin Chuyue knew very well that only through threats and manipulation could she get these people on her side.

That night, Lin Chuyue contacted Gu Yanchuan again. She knew that progress had to be made quickly in order to gain the upper hand.

“Gu Yanchuan, I’ve already sent the board members what they care about most. Now, we’ll wait and see their reaction.” Lin Chuyue’s tone was calm and resolute.

"Okay." Gu Yanchuan's voice held a hint of surprise. "You really did it?"

“Of course.” Lin Chuyue’s eyes were cold. “They are now in a dilemma. If they continue to support those who want to overthrow the Gu family, then what happens next will no longer be within their control.”

Gu Yanchuan sensed the ruthlessness in Lin Chuyue's words, and his heart skipped a beat. This woman, whom he had once ignored, seemed to be no longer the weak and helpless Lin Chuyue he once knew.

"So what do we do next?" Gu Yanchuan asked.

"Are you ready to accept the challenge?" Lin Chuyue asked in return.

Gu Yanchuan smiled slightly: "I've been preparing for this all along."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, her resolve unwavering. She had made her decision; no matter how difficult the road ahead, she would not back down.

The real storm in this power struggle has only just begun.

(To be continued!)